Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager in Milton Keynes

As a Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager, you will prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical services packages, including HVAC, refrigeration, pipework, plumbing, and associated systems.

• Analyse tender drawings, specifications, schedules, and client requirements.
• Carry out detailed take-offs, cost build-ups, and analytical assessments.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering.
• Maintain accurate pricing records, cost data, and benchmarking.
• Manage the full bid process from opportunity identification through to completion.
• Prepare, compile, and submit compliant tender documentation within scope.
• Coordinate inputs from internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits, surveys, and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Manage post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and document processes.
• Ensure effective and structured handover of successful bids to Operations, including scope, pricing assumptions, risks, and exclusions.

As a Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager, you will have proven experience in mechanical estimating within building services, small works, maintenance, and Hard FM environments.

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and installation.
• Comfortable managing multiple tenders simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and related technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good negotiation abilities.
• Well organised, able to prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and detail-oriented.
• Good command of the English language.
• Smart, professional, optimistic, and helpful approach.
• Reliable, flexible, and responsible with a strong work ethic.

Plumbing & Gas Solutions Ltd are based in Milton Keynes, a great city and transport hub that allows us to fully serve our clients in the surrounding counties, including Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. With a team of highly-skilled plumbing and heating technicians available 24/7, we aim to provide the best level of service possible to each one of our customers.

The company was established in 2010 and has consistently performed year on year, achieving its set goals while making adjustments along the way to continue the journey towards customer service excellence! With our dedicated team of specialist engineers, we are able to work across a multitude of pipe materials on commercial and industrial systems. We are proud to have the largest team of commercial plumbing and gas engineers in the area.

Our focused office team has continued to develop and implement strategic improvements which increase efficiency and communication with both engineers and our customers. Specialists in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Source Heat Pumps, Refrigeration. We are a well-established and reputable business with a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions such as universities, colleges, and schools, cultural venues like theatres, recreational facilities including holiday parks and health clubs, and specialised environments such as government facilities and laboratories.